How to get from El Nacional to Tonsupa by bus?

From El Nacional to Tonsupa by bus

To get from El Nacional to Tonsupa in Quito, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the COLLAQUI-RIO COCA bus from El Nacional station to Estacion Rio Coca station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC19 bus and finally take the RC19 bus from Av. Real Audiencia station to Real Audiencia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus schedule from El Nacional may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tonsupa on the Moovit app.

60min
Bus - COLLAQUI-RIO COCACOLLAQUI-RIO COCA
Bus - RC19RC19
Bus - RC19RC19
Walk to Tonsupa
Leaves from El Nacional

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Nacional
  • 2
    Bus - COLLAQUI-RIO COCACOLLAQUI-RIO COCA
    Wait for bus
    COLLAQUI-RIO COCA
    N44 Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estacion Rio Coca
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rio Coca
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RC19RC19
    Wait for bus
    RC19
    Real Audiencia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Real Audiencia
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - RC19RC19
    Wait for bus
    RC19
    De Los Ciruelos
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Real Audiencia
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tonsupa
    Walk to
    Tonsupa
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Nacional to Tonsupa by bus via EL ARENAL-RIO COCA, RC19 and RC19

To get from El Nacional to Tonsupa in Quito, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EL ARENAL-RIO COCA bus from El Nacional station to Estacion Rio Coca station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC19 bus and finally take the RC19 bus from Av. Real Audiencia station to Real Audiencia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from El Nacional may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tonsupa on the Moovit app.

68min
Bus - EL ARENAL-RIO COCAEL ARENAL-RIO COCA
Bus - RC19RC19
Bus - RC19RC19
Walk to Tonsupa
Leaves from El Nacional

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Nacional
  • 2
    Bus - EL ARENAL-RIO COCAEL ARENAL-RIO COCA
    Wait for bus
    EL ARENAL-RIO COCA
    N44 Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estacion Rio Coca
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rio Coca
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RC19RC19
    Wait for bus
    RC19
    Real Audiencia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Real Audiencia
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - RC19RC19
    Wait for bus
    RC19
    De Los Ciruelos
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Real Audiencia
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tonsupa
    Walk to
    Tonsupa
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Nacional to Tonsupa

The distance between El Nacional, Quito and Tonsupa, Quito is approximately 21.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Nacional to Tonsupa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Quito – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from El Nacional to Tonsupa

To check the bus schedule from El Nacional to Tonsupa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Nacional) and destination (Tonsupa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Nacional to Tonsupa by bus via EL ARENAL-RIO COCA, RC19 and RC19

To get from El Nacional to Tonsupa in Quito, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EL ARENAL-RIO COCA bus from El Nacional station to Estacion Rio Coca station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC19 bus and finally take the RC19 bus from Av. Real Audiencia station to Real Audiencia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from El Nacional may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tonsupa on the Moovit app.

68min
Bus - EL ARENAL-RIO COCAEL ARENAL-RIO COCA
Bus - RC19RC19
Bus - RC19RC19
Walk to Tonsupa
Leaves from El Nacional

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Nacional
  • 2
    Bus - EL ARENAL-RIO COCAEL ARENAL-RIO COCA
    Wait for bus
    EL ARENAL-RIO COCA
    N44 Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estacion Rio Coca
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rio Coca
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RC19RC19
    Wait for bus
    RC19
    Real Audiencia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Real Audiencia
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - RC19RC19
    Wait for bus
    RC19
    De Los Ciruelos
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Real Audiencia
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tonsupa
    Walk to
    Tonsupa
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Nacional to Tonsupa?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line COLLAQUI-RIO COCA, Bus line RC19, Bus line RC19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Nacional to Tonsupa?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line EL ARENAL-RIO COCA, Bus line RC19, Bus line RC19.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Nacional and Tonsupa?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Nacional to Tonsupa?

    The COLLAQUI-RIO COCA bus line goes from N44 Rio Coca station near El Nacional in Tumbaco to Estacion Rio Coca station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Estacion Rio Coca station near Tonsupa in Quito.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Nacional to Tonsupa by bus?

    The total travel time between El Nacional in Tumbaco and Tonsupa in Quito by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Nacional to get to Tonsupa?

    Get on the COLLAQUI-RIO COCA bus from the N44 Rio Coca stop near El Nacional in Tumbaco.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Nacional and Tonsupa?

    Get off the bus at the Estacion Rio Coca stop, which is closest to Tonsupa in Quito.

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